Episode Details

Pete is joined by Matt Kandela for the full preseason debrief. Two defeats on the bounce, an escalating Zubimendi exit saga, and a Timber injury scare all land in the same episode, and Pete's ITK instincts are working overtime before Community Shield weekend.

🔥 Hottest of Takes: Pete makes the case for why Arsenal's attack looks strangely toothless right now, and why there might only be one name left who can fix it

😬 Zubimendi's Exit: Chelsea and Javi Alonso circling, the London Stadium moment Arteta hasn't forgiven, and the João Pedro fantasy swap deal Pete can't let go of

🥅 Dortmund Despair: back to back preseason losses, Saliba and Timber both missing, and whether the defensive wobbles are actually a genuine cause for concern

🏆 Community Shield Litmus Test: why Pete wants Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and Myles Lewis-Skelly properly tested against City, not just a preseason trophy

🏥 Timber Setback & Marli Salmon: the minor surgery timeline, the Halloween deadline for Liverpool, and the 16 year old defender making a real case for right back cover

Part one is free. Part two, including a full Yıldız scout report and slide deck, is Patreon members only at patreon.com/thearsenalopinion. Ad free, Discord access, all of it. Johnny and Jacob back tomorrow. 🔴

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